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Wampler Tumnus V1

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Introducing the Wampler Tumnus Overdrive Pedal - a compact yet potent addition to your musical toolkit. This mini marvel, engineered with a user-friendly three-knob interface, is renowned for its organic break-up reminiscent of classic tweed amps. Its meticulously crafted overdrive circuit facilitates a beloved, mythical tone in a compact package. Whether employed as a standalone power-house or as an additional layer to your existing overdrive or boosts, the Tumnus enhances your sonic arsenal, proving that great things truly do come in small packages.

Key Features:

User-friendly three-knob interface for easy operation
Compact size for easy integration and space-saving on your pedalboard
Finely-tuned overdrive circuit for legendary, mythical tones
Versatile application - can be used standalone or stacked with existing gear
Provides an organic break-up reminiscent of classic tweed amps.

Product specs

Brand	Wampler
Model	Tumnus
Finish	Gold
Year	2010s
Made In	United States
Categories	Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Pedal Format	Mini

FAQs

What kind of overdrive tone can I expect from the Wampler Tumnus V1?: The Wampler Tumnus V1 delivers a warm, transparent overdrive reminiscent of the legendary Klon Centaur, offering a natural boost that enhances your guitar's tone without coloring it too much.
Is the Wampler Tumnus V1 suitable for stacking with other pedals?: Yes, the Wampler Tumnus V1 is highly regarded for its ability to stack well with other drive and fuzz pedals, providing versatility in crafting your desired tone.
Does the Wampler Tumnus V1 have a built-in buffer?: Yes, the Wampler Tumnus V1 includes a built-in buffer that helps maintain your signal's clarity and strength, especially in complex pedalboard setups.
Is the Wampler Tumnus V1 pedal compact enough for small pedalboards?: The Wampler Tumnus V1 is designed in a mini pedal format, making it an excellent choice for musicians looking to save space on their pedalboards.
What power supply does the Wampler Tumnus V1 require?: The Wampler Tumnus V1 requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most guitar pedals, ensuring easy integration into existing setups.

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PROS

Transparent overdrive enhances guitar and amp tones
Stacks well with other overdrives and pedals
Maintains string articulation and responsiveness at high gain
Versatile as a boost or for adding grit
Can brighten up tones with useful treble knob
Small footprint, easy to fit on pedal boards
Offers fuller frequency range compared to original Klon
Excellent dynamic response to input
Works exceptionally well with tube amps
Adds depth and magic sparkle to sound

CONS

Some may find it less effective with clean amps
Drive sound may be perceived as thin and mid/high humped beyond 30% drive
Non-bypassable buffer might not suit all setups
Cuts bottom end, potentially limiting its use for some
Not the best for solely shaping a clean amp to sound dirty

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The Tumnus V1 has an internal 18v charge pump, which can cause loud pops upon initial power-up, likely due to the pedal charging up to its intended voltage.
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It's noted that the buffer switch can alleviate popping sounds, especially if the pedal is kept on continuously or used in a loop switcher.
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The popping sound issue is typical for many Klon-style pedals with mechanical switches and may not be unique to the Tumnus V1.
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The Tumnus Deluxe offers a bass EQ knob which enhances low-end control, especially beneficial when using the pedal with a clean amp.
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There is no wiring difference reported between the old and new graphics versions of the Tumnus; only the graphics have changed.
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The Tumnus Deluxe includes a mid-boost feature ideal for achieving a mid-hump solo tone, which sets it apart from the original Tumnus.
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The RYRA Klone and Decibelics Golden Horse are mentioned as alternative Klon-style pedals, with some owners favoring the Tumnus Deluxe for its extra features like the hot switch.
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The Tumnus V1 can be isolated in the audio path and power to compare its popping with other mechanical switch pedals.
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The original Tumnus is praised for its small footprint, making it a preferred choice for compact pedalboards without sacrificing sound quality.
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Some users find slim pedals like the original Tumnus difficult to locate during live performances, preferring the larger Deluxe version for easier access.
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Critic Reviews

Wampler Tumnus Review — The Gear Check

gearcheck.co.uk

A near-perfect homage to the legendary KLON, the Wampler Tumnus impresses with its tonal versatility and compact design. Praised for its exceptional sound quality, build, and dynamic response, it seamlessly transitions from clean boost to rich overdrive. While not true bypass, it shines as the first pedal in your chain, enhancing tone without signal loss. The Tumnus can replace both an overdrive and a compressor, offering thick, amp-like overdrive and sustain. Perfect for various setups, it interacts well with other pedals, though its screaming lead capabilities might require an additional drive pedal. With a price tag far below that of the original KLON, it offers phenomenal value, though purists may miss true bypass. Overall, a stellar choice for musicians seeking quality and versatility.

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gearguy99

173

over 1 year ago

klone

sounds really similar to a klon but there is some difference. Good overdrive and the smaller enclosure is a nice addition.

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Rock Pop Garage rock

les_white

143

almost 9 years ago

Best Pedal Ever

It's a gold klon in a tiny box.

There is nothing better to boost a hot tube amp. Set the amp to just breaking up. Set the tumnus drive to 9 oclock (25%) and volume a little above unity. Now leave it on forever and use your guitar volume to bring it back down to the clean sound and back up to heaven as required. It's like what you already had but in 3D.

If you do a clean amp and get all your sounds from pedals then this is not the best OD. The actual drive sound is thin and mid/high humped. It works super awesome pushing a hot tube amp and kind of lame shaping a clean amp to sound dirty. You pretty much never want to put the drive above 30% or so - there is no profit there.

The pedal ramps up to 18 volts internally and it's extremely dynamic to input. It makes cleans sound better and makes drive sound better. It adds a magic sparkle to the neck pickup.

It has a buffer that can not be turned off (like the klon is clones), but it's an awesome buffer.

I put this as early in my chain as possible, before any other dirt, and just leave it turned on 24/7.

I really can't say enough about this pedal + tube amps. It is the one pedal to rule them all.

ayman_ibrahim

278

over 9 years ago

Torn between Boost, OD and magic

This can be a normal boost, an OD, or a bit of both, kinda like everything you heard about the old Tube Screamers and Boss OD-1, but more reliable and cheaper. This will give a nice thickening low end boost, and get rid of any tinny sound you hear, and break up your amp to clean/blues territory, and the treble control just add magic if you find the sweetspot, i can no longer play any clean amp wiuthout turning this on

jeremy_trotter

about 6 years ago

Better than a Klon in the highs

Unlike an original gold or silver Klon, or the newer KTR model, the Tumnus has a fuller frequency range. The highs are are cut off like in the original. Otherwise, the Tumnus is equal to the Klon, and you can't tell the difference between the two in the lows and mids.

ethan_lawson

389

over 7 years ago

Best OD/Boost I've Ever Tried

I'm blown away at how good this thing sounds. I primarily use it as a lead boost into the gain channel of my amp (Fender Supersonic 22) and it sounds absolutely incredible. Sounds good on a clean channel also. You won't regret buying this little guy!

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Electronic Rock Metal

paul_wirt

over 10 years ago

Great overdrive pedal

This pedal is great. It really shines as a transparent overdrive but you can also coax some more beefy tones out of it as well. The small footprint and great tone combine to make this one a keeper.